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Es ist nicht die KI, es sind die Menschen.
Conversely, I had a really interesting conversation with Claude bout abortion -- health pros and cons, etc without hitting a single guardrail. But, as usual, its not about the LLM, its about the people running the LLM.
Read more → https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/meta-abortion-ai-chatbot-leak-teen-info-ban/
Venice's sea lavender has a climate superpower: it traps 12x more carbon underground. Learn about this vital plant's role in wetlands.
Read more → https://grist.org/solutions/the-beautiful-venetian-plant-with-a-secret-climate-superpower/
I can tell things aren't going well for Republicans. More new accounts blaming Democrats crop up all the time
If you're going to use AI to write your posts, work on your prompting
Putin attacked Ukraine's energy grid, aiming to freeze it. Instead, Ukraine is building a renewable future, installing 1.5GW+ of solar in 2023 and prioritizing resilient, decentralized power.
Isn't it cute how they pretend we're on the same side?
We're afraid of them. What are you going to do about it (for us)
It's hard to ignore the weird racist and sexist slant of the Champions RPG, where some of the authors clearly had an axe to grind.
While other superhero games are generally smarter than that, it would be fun to find a game whose coping strategy goes beyond avoidance.
Me: My Keyboard isn't working right
(rounds of AI later)
AI: Here is a script that will completely remap your keyboard...
Me: Wait, didn't that last diagnostic show me that his 84 key keyboard is representing itself as a 102 key keyboard?
AI: Yes, yes it did. Lets check if the numlock is on
Me: My keyboard doesn't have a numlock
AI: Yes, but it could be set on the 102 keys it says it represents, just check.
Me: Okay. Hey, it is set.
AI: Run this command to turn it off.
success.
So *guided* success. I think part of the plan is knowing when the AI is off the rails.
A Chicago couple's suburban garden dream turned into a fight when neighbors declared war. Their successful produce stand and hoop house faced city violations.
One of those days when people seem to think the most valuable thing we can provide for security is slide decks.
Power bills are up ~30% since 2021. Grid upgrades & extreme weather are key. See how your region stacks up, from CA to Alaska.
Read more → https://grist.org/energy/power-bills-electricity-prices-state-by-state/
While hardcore data models *can* help fix the climate, chatbot slop is not going to save us. Find out the difference so we don't discard valuable tools.
Louisiana's blue ammonia bet promises emissions cuts but raises concerns for Cancer Alley residents. New plants face scrutiny over pollution and fossil fuel dependence.
CBS wanted Stephen Colbert to stay silent on interviewing Democratic candidate James Talarico. Colbert didn't listen, and interviewed him anyway, and put it on the show's Youtube channel. Its fun to watch!
Meet the incredible patients at Tolga Bat Hospital in Australia. Never seen a orphaned bat get a bubble-bath? Well, now you can.
Read more → https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2026/02/adorable-photos-flying-foxes-bat-hospital-australia/
East Coast offshore wind farms proved reliable during recent brutal cold. Learn how wind power performed when demand spiked.
Read more → https://grist.org/energy/offshore-wind-showed-up-big-during-the-east-coasts-brutal-cold/
SEC limits small investor impact on climate proposals after activist wins. Critics fear sidelined shareholders.
Read more → https://grist.org/accountability/its-getting-harder-for-shareholders-to-push-companies-on-climate/
America never gets tired of taking advantage of addicts. Its possibly the only freedom it cherishes.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/04/feb-2026-magazine-sports-scourge-online-betting-fanduel-draftkings/
Ohio Senate bill SB 294 could ban solar and wind projects by narrowly defining "reliable" and "clean" energy. Critics warn of increased costs and hindered renewables. Why? Follow the money, of course.
Read more → https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/ohio-lsb294-bill-ban-solar-wind-alec-projects/
I wish I could say something wittier than "Haha #Amazon, the Melania movie sucks."
Southeast utilities' AI growth forecasts are aggressive, warns a new study. Ratepayers could fund excess infrastructure if data center energy needs are overestimated.
Read more → https://grist.org/energy/utilities-in-the-southeast-may-be-overestimating-the-ai-boom/
What kind of species calls themselves the Furies. Please.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson details the fight against ICE and xAI data centers, drawing parallels to past struggles for justice.
Read more → https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/02/naacp-derrick-johnson-abolish-ice-campaign/
HogTrek?
StarWarts?
I'm trying to accept Starfleet Academy, but jesus.
Geothermal could replace 42% of EU coal/gas power at the same cost. New tech allows expansion beyond hot spots, utilizing deeper drilling and rock fracturing. Costs expected to fall.
Read more → https://grist.org/energy/geothermal-could-replace-almost-half-of-europes-fossil-fuel-power/
The future of meat is in vats, not farms. Discover how plant-based and cultivated options are reshaping production and addressing environmental concerns.
Read more → https://grist.org/climate/why-the-future-of-meat-production-is-in-vats-not-farms/